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A German World War II submarine was sunk due to malfunction of the
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Toilet
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In 1945, German submarine U-1206 was sunk due to a toilet malfunction. The toilet's complex high-pressure valve system failed when operated incorrectly, causing seawater flooding that reached batteries. This forced the submarine to surface, where it was attacked by Allied aircraft. This bizarre incident is well-documented in naval history.